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local area networks

local area networks is the plural of local area network.

Meaning of local area network

Noun

local area network (plural local area networks)

  1. An interconnection of computers that are in relatively close proximity to each other, such as within a building.
    • A local area network connects all of the computers in our office.
    Synonyms:
    LAN
  2. A network on which all devices communicate using OSI model device layer addressing.
  3. (Internet) A network on which all communication is delivered by way of MAC addresses and that is not routed.

Questions about local area networks

What is local area networks the plural of?
Local area networks is the plural of local area network.

Words near local area networks in the dictionary

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  6. local area networks
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  8. local attraction
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